Tripoli quiets as rebels gain control amid fighting
Rebels in Tripoli declared the capital liberated as clashes subsided and residents emerged to survey the shattered city. NATO airstrikes pressed toward Sirte while ICRC warned of detainee conditions. at least 230 killed in five days of combat with Gaddafi loyalists, bodies littering streets and hospitals.
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Airlines cancel thousands of flights as Irene nears East Coast
With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, US air carriers canceled nearly 5,000 flights this week end and warned several major airports in New York and Washington could shut down. Amtrak plans to cancel most service south of Washington through Sunday as East Coast routes face delays and cities brace for the first major storm of 2011.
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Storm prepares to disrupt phone service in hurricane Irene reach
New York area cellphone providers brace for Irene with rooftop gear, mobile antennas and on hand crews to repair damage. Switch facilities and towers rely on power. firms stockpile batteries and fuel while urging customers to charge devices and limit calls to ease network strain.
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